Congratulations Oakhurst PTA on earning the distinction of a National PTA School of Excellence!!
2018-2020
Please help us remaing a National PTA School of Excellence
Oakhurst PTA is applying to remain a National PTA School of Excellence. The attached survey is a criteria for the application process and our PTA is asking if you would kindly fill out the survey to help Oakhurst remain a National PTA School of Excellence. Thank you. https://s.surveyplanet.com/jFb1g34H
PTA Celebrates 122 years of child advocacy!
PTA's Legacy
Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst founded the organization when women did not have the right to vote and social activism was not popular. However, they believed mothers would support their mission to eliminate threats that endangered children, and in early 1897, they started a nationwide campaign.
On Feb., 17, 1897, more than 2,000 people—mostly mothers, but also fathers, teachers, laborers and legislators—attended the first convocation of the National Congress of Mothers in Washington, D.C. Twenty years later, 37 chartered state congresses existed.
In 1970, the National Congress of Parents and Teachers (National PTA) and the National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers (NCCPT)—founded by Selena Sloan Butler in Atlanta, Ga.—merged to serve all children.
As the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the nation, National PTA is the conscience of the country for children and youth issues. Through advocacy, as well as family and community education, National PTA has established programs and called for legislation that improves our children’s lives, such as:
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Creation of Kindergarten classes
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Child labor laws
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Public health service
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Hot and healthy lunch programs
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Juvenile justice system
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Mandatory immunization
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Arts in Education
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School Safety
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Child Trafficking
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Learning Disorders
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Juvenile Justice
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Conversion Therapy
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Texting and Driving
Our founders represented women of imagination and courage. They had a simple idea—to improve the lives and future of all children. They understood the power of individual action, worked beyond the accepted barriers of their day, and took action to change the world for all children.
We continue the proud tradition of advocating for children and children's issues that was started 122 years ago!
My Why
Those that volunteer at Oakhurst, on the baseball or soccer field, at dance, or wherever you may help out, probably do it because you want to be involved where your child is involved. That is exactly what I did 22 years ago when my son started in Kindergarten. So why do I continue to be involved? Over the course of 22 years, I have realized that,while my child has someone who is there for him, many children do not. For me, advocating for ALL CHILDREN is a way to give back all the many blessings that I have been given. I would be happy to share My Why further with you, just stop by the front desk at Oakhurst and ask me!
Debbie SS
Oakhurst PTA Legislative Chair
Did you know Pinellas County Schools now have an app for your phone that lets you see students' schedule, grades, and attendance, and contains links to other important apps and web sites? Go to Google Play or the App Store and download the Pinellas County Schools App today, and login with your PCS credentials to get started. Don't know your FOCUS username and password? That's okay, stop by the school so they can set you up.
What's Happening At Oakhurst
SCHOOL HOURS:8:45--2:55
November:
November 1st--Reflections Submissions Due
November 1st--Mother/Son Messy Monster Mash--6-7:30 PM
November 3rd--Turn Clocks Back 1 Hour!!
November 6th--K-Kids--2:55-3:55 PM
November 10th--Sky Zone Spirit Day--11-7
November 11th--All Hands--10-12
November 11th--NEHS Meeting--3:15-4:15 PM
November 12th--Transportation Day
November 12th--SAC--5 PM
November 12th--5th Grade Celebration Meeting--7 PM
November 13th--Great American Teach-In
November 13th--Oakhurst Gives Back--6-7:30 PM
November 15th--All Pro Dads--7:30 AM
November 22nd--Mustang Round-Up--Citizenship-8:50 AM
November 22nd--Staff Luncheon--Pies, Pies, Pies
November 25th-29th--Thanksgiving Break--NO SCHOOL!!!
Click on image above to download a copy of the calendar.
To submit an article or to contact us:
Oakhurst Elementary PTA
10535 137th Street North, Largo, Florida 33774
www.oakhurstpta.com